Ice Form

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Ice Form Ice Form is a level 4 Ice Magic/Transmutations spell which transforms you into an ice beast, giving you a body made of ice.

Transmuters begin with this spell available.

Effect

You gain the following:

Pros:

• rC+++
• Poison resistance
• +5-17 AC (amount dependent on spell power)
• +20% max HP
• Enhanced Unarmed Combat
  • Base damage = 12 + UC
  • Freezing-branded
• Can swim through deep water
• Resistance to Primal Wave

Cons:

• Fire vulnerability
• Become a target for Lee's Rapid Deconstruction
• All equipment except for rings and amulets meld into you, losing all effect
• You cannot use weapons or throw projectiles

Like all form changing spells, mummies, ghouls, and bloodless vampires cannot use this spell.

Strategy

• With bonuses to HP, AC, and multiple resistances, Ice Form can make a flimsy caster significantly more durable (so long as he watches out for fire attacks). The loss of weapons and armour is not too terrible for transmuters, since they often focus on Unarmed Combat and Dodge anyway, and an ice elementalist's spellcasting will not be impeded.
• The resistances provided make the caster capable of using Mephitic Cloud and Freezing Cloud without fear of injuring themself.
• Ice Form is useful in the Swamp and other waterlogged areas for travelling through deep water and ignoring poison and confusion effects. Just be careful not to accidentally drown when the spell wears off. It is less useful in the Shoals; although the rC+++ and Primal Wave resistance helps against merfolk aquamancers and Ilsuiw, a merfolk javelineer armed with silver javelins will be a serious threat.

History

• Prior to 0.27, Ice Form recieved less AC as the spell gained power.
• Prior to 0.22, Ice Form prevented usage of wands.
• Prior to 0.17, Ice Form increased the AC bonus from Ozocubu's Armour.
• Prior to the changes to butchering in 0.12, Ice Form was an option for players that needed to butcher a corpse but were unable to (due to a cursed blunt weapon).
• Prior to 0.9, Ice Form also provided conservation for the player's currently held potions.
• Prior to 0.6, Ice Form did not allow you to butcher while unarmed.

Ice Form